Lemongrass Beef Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    7 oz bean thread noodles
    2 tbsp lime juice
    1 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tbsp fish sauce
    1 tsp brown sugar
    1 lb beef sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
    1 stick lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
    1 None long red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    8 oz choy sum or other Asian greens, trimmed, stalks halved, leaves shredded
    2 tbsp chopped unsalted peanuts
    None None Lime wedges, to serve
Preparation
    Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Set aside to soak for 5 mins. Rinse with cold water. Drain well.
    Combine lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
    Heat a wok or large skillet on high heat. Spray lightly with no stick cooking spray. Add beef in 2 batches and stir-fry for 2-3 mins, until golden. Transfer to a plate.
    Return wok to high heat. Spray with a little more cooking spray. Add lemongrass and chili pepper. Stir-fry for 1 min, or until fragrant. Add choy sum stalks and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry for 1-2 mins.
    Add noodles, beef, lime juice mixture and choy sum leaves. Toss for 2 mins, or until heated through. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

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